FSMA and PCQI Training

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was implemented in order to change the nation’s food safety regulatory system to one that focuses on the prevention of food safety hazards. Its purpose is to systematically put effectively proven measures in place to prevent food contamination or cross contact with allergens. FSMA regulation covers several rules including Produce Safety, FSVP, Intentional Adulteration and Risk – Based Preventive Controls for Human Food. Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule was one of the first FSMA rules and requires that all businesses that pack, hold, process or manufacture food have a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual available to conduct certain food safety tasks required by the rule. PCQI is responsible for development of risk based food safety plan and implementation and maintenance of the food safety system. Here at BD Food Safety Consultants LLC, we offer FSPCA’s PCQI training courses. Successfully completing this course is the best way to become PCQI and meet the requirements of the regulation 21 CFR 117.  This is standardized curriculum recognized by FDA as adequate to meet the requirements of 21 CFR 117.180 for Preventive Controls Qualified Individuals.

Under this regulation PCQI is someone who successfully completed this PCQI Training course or is otherwise qualified through job experience. Please note that job experience to qualified an individual as a PCQI must be equivalent to knowledge received during this course. This part of the regulation is subjective and to avoid any regulatory issues it is strongly recommended that personnel involved in food safety take and successfully complete this course.

If you are interested in learning more about our FSMA PCQI training in Chicago, or Online or if you have any questions pertaining to our consulting and other training services, call us today at 815-641-6404. You can also get in touch with us by filling out the contact form located on this page and one of our experienced team members will respond shortly.

Awards & Recognitions 

Bart Dobek was recognized for training 1000 or more participants, cumulatively in the four FSPCA training curricula with FSPCA certificates issued. This recognition was presented at the 2024 FSPCA Annual Conference on November 19th 2024. Bart also received recognition as one of the Top 10 2024 FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Lead Instructors and FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification Program Lead Instructors. 

In addition to being FSPCA Lead Instructors we are accredited HACCP Instructors through International HACCP Alliance and over the years collectively trained thousands more of food safety professionals. 

FSMA PCQI Training Courses

The team here at BD Food Safety has over 45 years of cumulative experience helping individuals and companies involved with handling and distributing food, conform to the health and food safety standards. When it comes to PCQI training courses, these must be taken by all that deal with food products for companies and are in charge of running their food safety systems. It’s required by Preventive Control for Human Food Regulation that food businesses have a PCQI available.

Attending one of our FSPCA PCQI courses will prepare your for compliance with FSMA Preventive Controls Rule and you will learn the correct ways to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive food safety system. FSPCA’s PCQI course is the best way to become Preventive Controls Qualified Individual as required by 21 CFR 117.180. Our training materials is standardized FSPCA curriculum recognized by FDA and all courses are registered with the FSPCA. We offer these and other FSPCA Courses in our Chicagoland / Naperville location as well as in an Online Live Format.

Our team of experts offers vide variety of consulting services including development and assistance with implementation of Food Safety Plans with Risk – Based Preventive Controls. Contact us today by filling out the form below.

FSMA PCQI Training with BD Food Safety Consultants LLC

For more information on our PCQI training course or if you have any questions about our other courses or consultation services, give us a call today at 815-641-6404. 

Or you can simply fill out the contact form on this page and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

Course Times and Locations

Course Times: 2.5 Days Course. Course starts at 8:00 am CST on all 3 Days and ends at 5:00 pm CST on Days 1 & 2, and at 12:00 pm CST on Day 3.

Locations: BD Training Center in Chicagoland – 600 W 5th Ave, Suite B, Naperville, IL 60563 or Online Live via Zoom. Audio and Video connectivity is required in online live courses.